Publisher's Synopsis
A Trip to Cuba is a travelogue written by Julia Ward Howe, an American author, poet, and suffragist. The book was published in 1860 and chronicles Howe's journey to Cuba, which she took in the winter of 1859-1860. In the book, Howe provides a detailed account of her experiences in Cuba, including her observations of the island's natural beauty, its culture, and its people. She also writes about the social and political issues facing Cuba at the time, including slavery, the struggle for independence from Spain, and the tensions between the Spanish colonizers and the Cuban people.Throughout the book, Howe reflects on her own perspectives and biases as an American visitor to Cuba, and she grapples with the complex and often contradictory realities of the island. She also includes anecdotes and stories from her interactions with Cuban people, from wealthy plantation owners to enslaved people and their families.Overall, A Trip to Cuba is a fascinating and insightful look at a pivotal moment in Cuba's history, as well as a reflection on the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and the role of the traveler as observer and participant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
